Self-assembled biomolecular soft materials and their physical properties DOI Open Access
Xu Han, Bin Xue, Yi Cao

et al.

Acta Physica Sinica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 73(17), P. 178103 - 178103

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Self-assembling biomolecular soft materials are a novel type of matter formed through the self-assembly process by using biomolecules or building blocks. The characteristics bio-sourced origin and assembly driven weak interactions endow these with advantages such as high biocompatibility, reversible assembly, dynamic responsiveness, controllable microstructures. These properties offer immense potential for development in fields biomedicine, tissue engineering, flexible sensing. This paper concisely reviews fundamental construction principles self-assembling discusses three categories, i.e. nanomaterials, gel materials, composite amino acids peptides examples units. specific molecular mechanisms, material strategies, functional application scenarios elucidated. We anticipate that research on will evolve from exploring structural units measuring to customizing multifunctional integrating advanced applications. lead intelligent further promoting their applications organic semiconductors, robotics.

Language: Английский

Degradable piezoelectric biomaterials for medical applications DOI Creative Commons
Yuan Bai, Hongyu Meng, Zhou Li

et al.

MedMat., Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1(1), P. 40 - 49

Published: May 13, 2024

The energy harvesting technology based on piezoelectricity promises to achieve a self-powered mode for portable medical electronic devices. Piezoelectric materials, as crucial components in electromechanical applications, have extensively been utilized Especially, degradable piezoelectric biomaterials received much attention the field due their excellent biocompatibility and biosafety. This mini-review mainly summarizes types structural characteristics of from small-molecule crystals polymers. Afterward, applications are briefly introduced, including harvester sensor, actuator transducer, tissue engineering scaffold. Finally, material perspective, some challenges currently faced by proposed.

Language: Английский

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Can Molecular Systems Learn? DOI Open Access
Kübra Kaygisiz, Rein V. Ulijn

ChemSystemsChem, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

Abstract Research across various disciplines shows the benefits of learning and memory for gaining functionality improving performance. It is increasingly clear that can be found in both physical virtual systems, from intelligent life forms to machines, simple organisms, even designed chemical systems. We are interested understanding what extent embodiments these processes synthesized engineered bottom up by using molecular components. In this perspective, we raise attempt answer conceptual questions about supramolecular systems as smallest units capable learning. define a process where complex system interacting components modifies itself response an applied stress or stimulus, resulting structural changes information gain. highlight potential chemistry networks design meet definition encoding, decoding, storing within system′s composition. Understanding basis could inform development materials autonomously acquire new properties their environment. This also provide insights next‐generation computing physical, rather than virtual,

Language: Английский

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Recent Advances in Biomimetics for the Development of Bio-Inspired Prosthetic Limbs DOI Creative Commons

Pavitra Varaganti,

Soonmin Seo

Biomimetics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(5), P. 273 - 273

Published: April 30, 2024

Recent advancements in biomimetics have spurred significant innovations prosthetic limb development by leveraging the intricate designs and mechanisms found nature. Biomimetics, also known as “nature-inspired engineering”, involves studying emulating biological systems to address complex human challenges. This comprehensive review provides insights into latest trends biomimetic prosthetics, focusing on knowledge from natural biomechanics, sensory feedback mechanisms, control closely mimic appendages. Highlighted breakthroughs include integration of cutting-edge materials manufacturing techniques such 3D printing, facilitating seamless anatomical limbs. Additionally, incorporation neural interfaces enhances movement, while technologies like scanning enable personalized customization, optimizing comfort functionality for individual users. Ongoing research efforts hold promise further advancements, offering enhanced mobility individuals with loss or impairment. illuminates dynamic landscape technology, emphasizing its transformative potential rehabilitation assistive technologies. It envisions a future where solutions seamlessly integrate body, augmenting both quality life.

Language: Английский

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Piezoelectric poly-L-lactic acid for next-generation energy harvesting and biomedical applications DOI

Menghan Xu,

Yongxian Wen,

Donghui Li

et al.

Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 162536 - 162536

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Novel biosensor for sarcosine detection in prostate cancer: Combining molecular imprinted polymer and aptamer strategies DOI

Fatemeh Hamdi,

Mahmoud Roushani, S. Jafar Hoseini

et al.

Microchemical Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 208, P. 112429 - 112429

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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Piezoelectric Vitamin‐Based Self‐Assemblies for Energy Generation DOI Open Access
Jian Hu, Shuaijie Liu,

Yehong Huo

et al.

Advanced Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Abstract Structural diversity of biomolecules leads to various supramolecular organizations and asymmetric architectures self‐assemblies with significant piezoelectric response. However, the piezoelectricity biomolecular has not been fully explored relationship between structures remains poorly understood, which hinders development biomaterials. Herein, for first time, vitamin‐based power generation is systematically explored. X‐ray diffraction studies revealed that vitamin molecules can self‐assemble into different structures, exhibited tunable coefficients ranging from 3.8 42.8 pC N −1 by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Notably, B 7 D‐biotin (D‐BIO) superior due low crystal symmetry high polarization arrangements. The D‐BIO assemblies‐based nanogenerator (PENG) produced output voltages ≈0.8 V under a mechanical force 47 N, showing durability after 5400 pressing‐releasing cycles stability at least three months. PENG‐based wearable sensor successfully detected bending motions human limbs. Furthermore, insole converted biomechanical energy stable electrical upon foot movement, illuminating 12 light‐emitting diodes (LEDs). This work fills knowledge gaps in self‐assemblies, providing paradigms realizing high‐performance biomaterials through engineering.

Language: Английский

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Nanoscale “Chessboard” Pattern Lamellae in a Supramolecular Perylene-Diimide Polydiacetylene System DOI Creative Commons
Ian J. Martin, Francis K. Masese, Kuo‐Chih Shih

et al.

Molecules, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30(6), P. 1207 - 1207

Published: March 7, 2025

The rational design of ordered chromogenic supramolecular polymeric systems is critical for the advancement next-generation stimuli-responsive, optical, and semiconducting materials. Previously, we reported a lamellar self-assembled platform composed an imidazole-appended perylene diimide varying methylene spacer length (n = 3, 4, 6) commercially available diacid-functionalized diacetylene monomer, 10, 12 docosadiynedioic acid, in 1:1 molar ratio. Herein, expound on importance composition acid ratio 2:1 to self-assembly, final morphology, properties. Topochemical polymerization drop-cast films by UV radiation yielded blue-phase polydiacetylene formation, subsequent thermal treatment produced thermoresponsive blue-to-red phase transformation. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) studies revealed dual dependence stimuli (UV and/or heat) transitions films. Furthermore, small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) wide-angle (WAXS) showed well-defined hierarchical nanostructures with interconnected “chessboard”-patterned stacking. Upon doping ionic liquid, higher conductivity than previous one. results presented here illustrate architecture domain connectivity conductivity, which will have far-reaching implications polymers energy applications including fuel cells, batteries, ion-exchange membranes, mixed conductors.

Language: Английский

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Morphologically and Functionally Tunable Nanostructures Self‐Assembled from Azopyridine‐Containing Block Copolymers DOI Open Access

Yuqing Wang,

Wanjun Guo, S. L. Jia

et al.

Advanced Functional Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

Abstract Hierarchical structures with enhanced performances are of growing importance in many fields, but their preparation suffers from tedious and multistep procedures. There remain challenges to transfer magnify the molecular functions hierarchical pursue more unique applications. Herein, a facile one‐step approach for fabrication assembling amphiphilic copolymers, poly(ethylene glycol)‐ block ‐poly(6‐(4‐(4‐pyridyazo)phenoxy)hexyl methacrylate) (PEG‐ b ‐PAzoPy) controlled morphologies functions, is reported. Various including three‐dimensional raspberry‐like assemblies, worm networks (WNs), large compound vesicles obtained through heating‐cooling‐aging process THF/ethanol. The fluorescence detection p ‐nitrophenol at ultralow concentrations (10 −12 m ) realized by formation nonfluorescent nitrophenol‐WNs complexes, taking advantage high surface area cavities WNs. Furthermore, highly efficient nanofiltration composite membrane constructed WNs on commercial polypropylene membrane. More interestingly, using simple 2H,2H,3H,3H‐perfluoroundecanoic acid as H‐bond donor PEG‐ ‐PAzoPy acceptor, they can form complexes further assemble into nanowires ordered liquid crystalline stripes. This study not only offers strategy design also facilitates application advanced materials various fields.

Language: Английский

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Biosensor-based methods for exosome detection with applications to disease diagnosis DOI

Weikang Ge,

Zheying Mu,

Shiao Yang

et al.

Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 117362 - 117362

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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A Novel Enzyme-Based Electrochemical Biosensor for Sensitive Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide Based on the Fluorescent Peptide Self-Assembled Nanomaterials DOI
Kun Tang, Xiaolong Li, Zihao Li

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Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 8, 2024

Language: Английский

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